Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison offices in Washington, D.C. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALMPaul Weiss, Trailblazer for US Firms in China, to Close Beijing Office
The firm is one of at least a dozen U.S. firms that have closed some or all of their offices in China. The incoming U.S. administration will likely not stem that tide.
December 03, 2024 at 01:51 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Paul Weiss is closing its Beijing office.
- The firm is at least the 13th U.S.-based firm to shutter an office in China this year.
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, a pioneer for U.S. firms entering China, is closing its office in Beijing at the end of 2025. The firm is at least the 13th U.S. firm to close an office in China this year.
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